Another Hills Spin-Off, etc.

Who's the next Laguna Beach or The Hills "star" to get her own spin-off?  Audrina Patridge! Duh. I knew it was only a matter of time.  Mark Burnett (Survivor, Big Brother, etc) will be the producer, and no network has announced yet that it will pick up Audrina's show.  This officially makes another spin-off of a spin-off: Laguna Beach--->The Hills--->Audrina's show...  What could be next?

Remember Slade, Jo's boyfriend, from the first season of The Real Housewives of Orange County?  If not, well, you're not missing much.  After that show, Slade and Jo had their own reality series, which I think was called Date My Ex.  Anyhow, Slade has been spending some time with a different real housewife: Gretchen, from the most recent season (or two). Innnnnnnteresting...  Sorta.

That's all, folks.

It's freezing outside, so is the gossip.

What do you do when you've been kicked out of the Playboy house?  You write a book, duh. Holly, Kendra, and Bridget all got together over the weekend to celebrate its launch.  Hmm... Other than the book, Holly is still dating Criss Angel, Kendra is still dating that fooball player, and Bridget is still working on her own show.

It looks like viewership for The Hills is way down!  Maybe the next season will be its last?  Who knows.  I wonder if anyone will be interested in Whitney's upcoming show, The City.  

Melinda Doolittle, the third place finisher of American Idol's 6th season, is finally putting out an album.  I bet it won't do well.  I didn't really watch that season at all, but when I did, I didn't get too excited over Melinda.  I mean, she's a fine singer and all, but she just doesn't have the wow factor.

Have you ever wanted to look like Paula Abdul?  Me neither.  However, if "classy bling" is your thing, then check out the Home Shopping Network when Paula launches her own jewelry line!  

I can't avoid it any longer.

Yes, Heidi and Spencer got married, I know.  I just didn't want to give them so much credit by writing about it.  Oh well.  There's really nothing else going on right now, so I guess I can push aside my morals and give some dish...

Both of the newlyweds are now confirming the news and assuring their fans that the wedding will air on an upcoming episode of The Hills.  Great!

The wedding took place in Mexico over the weekend.  Heidi and Spencer are both wearing really ugly rings.

Final Thought: This pic from a charity event last night is a little strange...  I remember David Archuleta being cuter and Ryan Seacrest being not so tan.  Oh well.

Sunday news...

It looks like American Idol champ Carrie Underwood has found herself a new man--former Bachelor Travis Stork!  They were recently seen having dinner together in Philly; also, Travis has been spotted backstage at a few of Carrie's concerts.  They make a great looking couple!

What were you for Halloween?  Some of Reality TV's biggest stars hit some parties with some fierce costumes...

*Here's Heidi Klum as a Hindu god.  If you're gonna do it, do it all the way!

*Ex-member of Making the Band Aubrey O'Day was The Little Mermaid.  What's with the dog?

*Kim Kardashian dressed up as Wonder Woman.  She's actually completely clothed!

*He could have tried harder...  Lance Bass was a High School Musical graduate.

*Heidi:Spencer::Cop:Robber.  Lame.

*She's dating that ugly dude and dressed as Pamela Anderson...  Good one, Holly Madison.

Life as a reality star...

...must be difficult!  And by "difficult" I mean "pretty not bad."

Anyways, I watched The Hills last night.  Even though I really don't like the show, it's only a half hour long, and watching those crazy girls' "real lives" helps to make me feel like mine is somewhat normal.  I think the only one I really have any empathy for is Lauren; I mean, she is constantly drawing the short straw in life, constantly being the under-appreciated one.  Heidi looks like she has a makeup artist following her 24-7, constantly ready to give her touch-ups. Audrina just doesn't do it for me; something about her face is just not right.  And Lo?  Ugh, don't get me started.

Well, it's official: Hugh and Holly's relationship is over.  :(  Holly spent some time chatting with a TMZ reporter and, at the end, she mentions that she has no pull with Hef any longer, since they're not together.  There's still going to be another season of Girls Next Door though, which Holly promises will be better than ever.

**Update**

In case you are still skeptical, Holly has released a statement via her blog regarding her relationship with Hef (as well as Bridget and Kendra), her current living arrangements, and her plans for the future.

Reality Birthdays:

American Idol champ (ha) Taylor Hicks--32

Matt Roloff from Little People, Big World--47

Singer turned Dancer Toni Braxton--41

American Idol Judge Simon Cowell--49

The View's Joy Behar--65

Monday Morning--what's going on?

Well, it's officially Fall here in Chicago, but apparently it's still pretty warm out in LA, where Dancing With The Stars is filmed.  Check out Derek Hough after a long (and intense?) rehearsal... Ugh, he's cute.

This really comes as no surprise because all parties involved are uneducated idiots: Heidi Montag endorses Sarah Palin (and therefore John McCain).  Duh.

According to one of her cast-mates, Misty May-Treanor is definitely leaving the cast of Dancing With The Stars.  Brooke Burke let it slip this morning on a radio show.

Thursday AM News

First and foremost, today is one of those days that creeps up out of nowhere and, before you know it, it's September 11 and the seventh anniversary of a day when terror rocked our country. Countless lives were damaged by the terrible events that occurred, and countless more by the aftermath of such an unthinkable tragedy.  Please take time today to remember all of those who were lost on and affected by the attacks of 9/11.

(Was that too serious?)

Anyhow, like any day, there is some serious reality TV gossip to report.  Let's begin.

Lauren Conrad is going to be an author.  Really, Lauren?  You're a celebrity (for no reason), a designer (for no reason), a cover-girl (for no reason), and now you have to be an author?  I mean, I guess we have to look at it like this: when life gives you opportunities, you should take them.  

Nina Garcia has officially said "Auf Wiedersehen" to Project Runway because she's getting ready to start filming a new show!  Airing on the Style network, Running in Heels will follow the lives of various staff at Elle magazine.  Sounds kind of good!  New York Magazine did a nice piece on Nina (and her rivalry with Anne Slowey) recently, too; check it out!

Lots is going on on Project Runway, and of course I haven't really seen any of it.  Luckily for people like me, US Magazine has an awesome site with all kinds of updates, news stories, recaps, and photos.  

New show alert: Hole In The Wall, on Fox.  It looks soooo bad.  Slash I don't really get it...

I'm almost back...!!!

Summer is winding down which means that Fierce Reality is heating up!  Here are a few stories to tie you over before I move back to Chicago (and cable television).

Looks like The Girls Next Door might be losing a roommate--Kendra!  I love her, but you know what, she doesn't seem to fit in with the other girls as well...  I'm not sure what it is about her. Anyhow, there are rumors circulating that Kendra is moving out of Hef's mansion (which everyone is denying) and that she's working on creating her own reality show.  Go figure.

I think I speculated on this a few months ago...  Heidi and Spencer (from The Hills) are planning on getting married on live TV.  Three letters, one word: DUH.  As pathetic as it may be, I'm sure the show will get huge ratings and a complete Heidi/Spencer spin-off will be soon to follow. 

Bonus: Here's a fierce pic from The Hills season four promos. 

One of the all-time craziest Real World alums is married--and pregnant!  Beth from season 2 is expecting her first child with new husband Matt something who is a real estate developer in SoCal.  Maybe her kid will be the first second-generation Real World cast member!

Work!  Project Runway's Christian Siriano is coming out with a line of maternity clothing. Kind of makes you want to be a fierce pregnant woman, doesn't it?

Monday News

I'm doing some catch-up on what's been going on in the real world right now, so bare with me, as some of this news may be less-than-recent.  Whatever--it's new to me!

It looks like Bunim-Murray production company, the mastermind behind The Real World, is in talks to take charge of Project Runway when it moves to its new network...  Interesting.  Does this mean that we will spend more time getting to know how the contestants live and interact with one another?  Or does it mean that there will be more alcohol, sex, and foul language?  We'll have to wait and see!

Heidi Montag is planning on recording an album--this isn't news.  She is planning on making it a Christian album--this is news.  What does Heidi know about Christianity, anyways?  I mean, the Christian music market is definitely a great place for someone to start out; it's a totally different world over there, so to speak.  

This is interesting: Ruben Studdard got married over the weekend in Alabama.  Huh.  I wonder if Clay was there to sing the arias and such at the service...

I wish I was on this show!  The Next Food Network Star is in full swing, and it looks like things are getting interesting (and delicious).

Here's a silly interview with David Archuleta, provided by our friends at Seventeen magazine. When asked about his celebrity crushes, he lists Jason Mraz and John Mayer.  Interesting. Maybe there's hope for me and him after all! 

Gosh, lots of great Idol news lately...  Here are some updates on Paris Bennett (from season 5), and Carmen Rasmusen (from season 2), as well as another perspective on Ruben's wedding.

That's all for now!

Sunday stories...

TLC is bringing in a new show that's part-reality and part-game show.  And it's 100% sexy because the host is Cameron Mathison.  I love him.  Anyhow, the show is called Your Place Or Mine? and it pits families against one another in (I think) decorating challenges; the family who wins not only gets a redecorated house but a new car as well.  Interesting.

The girls from The Hills are fighting like crazy lately?  They've opened up a new bowling alley (I know, a bowling alley...) in The OC and Audrina and Lauren aren't even bowling on the same lane! What is the world coming to?  Read all about it here.

Grease on Broadway now has (at least) three reality TV veterans in its cast: Taylor Hicks from American Idol in the role of Teen Angel, as well as  Max Crumm as Danny and Laura Osnes as Sandy from that hideous show Grease: You're The One That I Want!

Paris Hilton is working hard on her new reality show...  You know, the one where she's looking for a new BFF.  I don't really know what it's called, but the girls chosen to be on the show look pretty ridiculous.  I am totally surprised that there isn't at least one gay on the show; I mean, I think one of my people would be the best accessory for Ms. Hilton.

Thursday afternoon bits & pieces.

She was always my favorite on The Hills, and now MTV is rewarding Whitney Port with her own "reality" show!  The cameras will follow her as she jet-sets across the country from LA to NYC working for her fashion PR firm.  I'm mostly jealous that she gets to use the word "jet-set" to describe herself.

Who else is heading to reality TV?  That's right, Tara Reid.  Hahaha.  Don't worry, she's not going to be on American TV, but she'll be starring on Dancing With The Stars in Australia.  Ha!

What a rough life!  The next season of Survivor is being filmed in Africa, and they're having trouble getting shipments to arrive on time.  Because of that, the film crews have to sleep in tents!  TENTS!  In AFRICA!  Isn't that, like, a major step-up when you live in the jungle? Whatever, Jeff Probst is still hot.

YESSS!  David Archuleta has already signed an album deal with 19 Recording/Jive Records.  It's an obvious pairing, don't you think?  

Funny (?) things.

My favorite American Idol trainwreck, Jessica Sierra, has been banned from being within 100 feet of a camera.  Random, right?  Who knew that you could have restraining orders against a camera???  She apparently wanted to do another stint on Celebrity Rehab, but a court has struck that dream down.  Sorry 'bout it, girl.

Heidi Montag plans on winning an Oscar.  Seriously.

Steve-O from Jackass has been sober for 85 days.  Apparently he was arrested for cocaine possession or something like that a while back...  Whatever, he's hot.

So You Think You Can Dance?'s final audition show aired tonight, and they started the episode with clips from dancers from previous auditions who have made it to Vegas...  Check it out!

Remember The Real Housewives of Orange County?  Well, Lauri's son has gotten himself in trouble--again!  This time he was selling heroin and ecstasy outside of a Comfort Inn hotel. Classy.  If you're gonna sell drugs like that, try to be outside of at least a Hilton Garden Inn or something.  Amateur.

A few other tidbits...

I don't think I'll actually watch the show, but this preview looks amazing for Living Lohan, which does not star Lindsay.  Ali Lohan is so strange looking.  Ew.  And Dina (the mom) looks like she's had some work done VERY recently.

Here are some predictions for a few of the season finales that will be airing over the next week, courtesy of Reality TV Magazine.

LC just can't seem to keep her best friends!  Perez has some evidence that Lauren and Audrina may be the next Hills "friends" to part ways.